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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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