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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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