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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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