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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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