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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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