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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)