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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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