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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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