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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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