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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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