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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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