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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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