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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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