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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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