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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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