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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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