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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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