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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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