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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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