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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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