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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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