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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered 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. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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