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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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