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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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