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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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