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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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