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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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