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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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