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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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