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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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