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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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