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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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