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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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