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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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