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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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