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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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