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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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