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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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