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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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