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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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