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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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