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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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