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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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