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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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