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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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