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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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