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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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