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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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