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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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