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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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