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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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