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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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