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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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