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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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