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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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