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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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