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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores 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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