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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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