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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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