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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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