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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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