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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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