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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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