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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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