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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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