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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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