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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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