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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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