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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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