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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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