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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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