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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies 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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