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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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