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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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