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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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