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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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