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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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