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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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