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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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