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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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