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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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