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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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