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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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