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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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