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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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