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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key 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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