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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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