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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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