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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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