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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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