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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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