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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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