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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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