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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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