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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes 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. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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