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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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