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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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