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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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