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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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