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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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