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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively 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 educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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