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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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