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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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