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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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