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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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