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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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