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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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