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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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