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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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