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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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