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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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