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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important 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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