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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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