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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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