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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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