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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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