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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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