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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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