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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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