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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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