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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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