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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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