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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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