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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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