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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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