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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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