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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources