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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction 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 organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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