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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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