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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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