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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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