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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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