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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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