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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around 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. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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