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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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