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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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