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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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