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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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