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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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