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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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