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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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