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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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