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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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