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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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