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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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