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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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