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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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