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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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