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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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