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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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