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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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