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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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