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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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