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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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