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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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