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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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