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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs 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 teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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