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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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