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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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