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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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