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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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