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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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