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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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