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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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