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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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