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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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