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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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