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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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