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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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