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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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