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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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