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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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