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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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