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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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