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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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