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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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