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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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