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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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