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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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