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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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