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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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