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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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