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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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