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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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