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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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