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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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