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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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