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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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