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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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