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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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