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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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