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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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