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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly 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. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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