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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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