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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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