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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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