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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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