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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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