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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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