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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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