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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of 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 MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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