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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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