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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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