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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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