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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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