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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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