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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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