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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of 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 we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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