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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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