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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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