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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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