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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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