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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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