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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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