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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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