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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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