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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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