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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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