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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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