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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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