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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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