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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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