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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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