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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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