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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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