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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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