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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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