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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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