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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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