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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education