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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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