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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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