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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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