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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the 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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