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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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