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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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