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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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