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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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