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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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