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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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