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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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