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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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