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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education