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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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