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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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