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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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