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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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