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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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