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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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