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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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