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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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