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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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