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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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