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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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