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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of 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 massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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