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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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