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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing 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 considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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