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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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