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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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