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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)