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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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