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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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