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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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