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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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