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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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