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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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