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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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