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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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