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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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