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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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