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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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