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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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