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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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