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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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