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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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