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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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