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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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