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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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