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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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