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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key 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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