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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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