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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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