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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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