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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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