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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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