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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines 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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