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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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