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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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