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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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