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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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