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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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