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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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