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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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