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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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