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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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