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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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