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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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