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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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