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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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