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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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