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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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