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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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