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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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