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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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