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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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