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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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