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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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