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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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