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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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