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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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