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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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