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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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