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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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