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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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