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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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