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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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