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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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