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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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