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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver 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. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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