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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new 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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