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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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