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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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