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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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