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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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