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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over 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 massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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