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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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