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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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