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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major 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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