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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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