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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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