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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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