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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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