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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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