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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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