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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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