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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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