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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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