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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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