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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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