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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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