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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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