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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? 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 to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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