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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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