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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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