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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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