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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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