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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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