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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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