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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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