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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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