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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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