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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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