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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the 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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