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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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