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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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