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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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