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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around 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 issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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