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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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