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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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