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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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