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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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