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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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