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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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