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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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