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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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