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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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