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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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