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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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