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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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