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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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