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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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