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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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