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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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