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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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