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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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 MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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