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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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