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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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