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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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