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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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