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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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