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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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