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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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