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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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