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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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