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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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