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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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