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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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