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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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