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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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