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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners 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. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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