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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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