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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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