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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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