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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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