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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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