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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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