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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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