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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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