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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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