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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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