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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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