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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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