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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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