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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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