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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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