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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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