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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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