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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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