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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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