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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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