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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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