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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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