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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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