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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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