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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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