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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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