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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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