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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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