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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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