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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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