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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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