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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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