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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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