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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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