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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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