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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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