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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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