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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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