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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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