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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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