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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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