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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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