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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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