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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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