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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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