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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people 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 online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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