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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around 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. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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