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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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