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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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