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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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