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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)