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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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