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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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