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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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