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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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