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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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