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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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