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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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