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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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