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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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