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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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