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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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