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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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