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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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