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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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