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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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