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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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