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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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