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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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