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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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