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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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