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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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