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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)