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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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