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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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