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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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