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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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