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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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