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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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