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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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