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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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