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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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