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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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