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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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