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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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