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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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