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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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