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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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