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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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