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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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