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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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