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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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