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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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