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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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