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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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