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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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