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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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