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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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