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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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