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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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