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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free 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 issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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