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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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