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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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