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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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