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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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