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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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