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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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