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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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