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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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