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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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