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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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