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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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