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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education