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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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