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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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