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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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