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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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