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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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