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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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