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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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