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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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