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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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